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My Little Axolotl
Monster

The Axolotl may not a common pet, but it is very unique. The axolotl is a type of salamander, native to Mexico. It's scientific name is Ambystoma mexicanum.

Axolotls are used fairly extensively in laboratory settings, primarily to study their regenerative capabilities, and are relatively easy to breed in captivity. Unfortunately, wild axolotls are now considered critically endangered, suffering from the effects of shrinking habitat, exploitation, pollution, and introduction of non-native predators.

The Axolotl is neotenic, meaning that it doesn't routinely undergo metamorphosis from the larval to adult form, as happens with most other salamanders.
Instead, the larval form (with gills) becomes sexually mature and reproduces, maintaining a strictly aquatic life style. Under some circumstances, the Axolotl can undergo metamorphosis into a terrestrial from, although this can be stressful on the animal.

The Axolotl has amazing regenerative abilities - if injured, even to the point of losing a body part, the Axolotl will heal readily and even regenerate lost bits. They are fairly hardy creatures that can be expected to live up to 10-15 years with attention to proper care, particularly with respect to water quality. Their skin and gills are very sensitive and quite soft, so handling is not recommended.

I got Mine From My Boyfriend as I Bought Him 2 but One Started Biting Other During Feeding Time!
He had 2 injured limbs on 1 side of his body but he has completely healed in 1 weeks time and using both limbs normally!
Juvenile axolotls can be cannibalistic towards each other, so they are best raised in separate enclosures. Adults can potentially be housed together but watch for cannibalistic tendencies. Of course, if a body part gets bitten off by a tank mate, an axolotl can regenerate it over time.

They are studied in laboratories for the regeneration abilities!!
Can You Imagine If You Could Grow Back Part Of A Leg In 1 Week!
But They Have No Bones!

exoticpets.about.com/cs/amphib…
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Axolotl

Description
My Little Axolotl
Monster

The Axolotl may not a common pet, but it is very unique. The axolotl is a type of salamander, native to Mexico. It's scientific name is Ambystoma mexicanum.

Axolotls are used fairly extensively in laboratory settings, primarily to study their regenerative capabilities, and are relatively easy to breed in captivity. Unfortunately, wild axolotls are now considered critically endangered, suffering from the effects of shrinking habitat, exploitation, pollution, and introduction of non-native predators.

The Axolotl is neotenic, meaning that it doesn't routinely undergo metamorphosis from the larval to adult form, as happens with most other salamanders.
Instead, the larval form (with gills) becomes sexually mature and reproduces, maintaining a strictly aquatic life style. Under some circumstances, the Axolotl can undergo metamorphosis into a terrestrial from, although this can be stressful on the animal.

The Axolotl has amazing regenerative abilities - if injured, even to the point of losing a body part, the Axolotl will heal readily and even regenerate lost bits. They are fairly hardy creatures that can be expected to live up to 10-15 years with attention to proper care, particularly with respect to water quality. Their skin and gills are very sensitive and quite soft, so handling is not recommended.

I got Mine From My Boyfriend as I Bought Him 2 but One Started Biting Other During Feeding Time!
He had 2 injured limbs on 1 side of his body but he has completely healed in 1 weeks time and using both limbs normally!
Juvenile axolotls can be cannibalistic towards each other, so they are best raised in separate enclosures. Adults can potentially be housed together but watch for cannibalistic tendencies. Of course, if a body part gets bitten off by a tank mate, an axolotl can regenerate it over time.

They are studied in laboratories for the regeneration abilities!!
Can You Imagine If You Could Grow Back Part Of A Leg In 1 Week!
But They Have No Bones!

exoticpets.about.com/cs/amphib…
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Axolotl